Adopted August 9, 1989
Amended June 12, 2002 Policy 11.07
Amended 11.07, March 22, 2006 Page 1 of 1
City of Camarillo
CITY COUNCIL POLICY
Section: Property Management Date Adopted: August 9, 1989 Last Amended: March 22, 2006
Subject:Use of City Vehicles
Number: 11.07 Page 1 of 1
PURPOSE
To establish guidelines for the use of City vehicles, in addition to and consistent with Personnel Rules and Regulations.
POLICY
A. City vehicles are intended for use by authorized personnel on official City business. Authorized personnel may include City employees, members of City Council, approved volunteers, and designated student interns aged 18 or older and enrolled in the City’s Internship Program.
B. Authorized operators of City vehicles are responsible for their safe operation.
They must have a valid California driver’s license for the vehicle class and must conform to applicable laws and regulations. Fines imposed for operator violations are the responsibility of the driver.
If a vehicle operator is negligent or at fault in an accident, the operator may be subject to personal liability and costs.
C. Unless specifically authorized by the City Manager or designee, operators shall not use City vehicles to commute to and from work. City vehicles must be parked at City facilities at the end of each workday or shift, unless otherwise authorized. An employee attending an out-of-area approved work-related training program may be granted temporary overnight use of a City vehicle.